Seidler Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Unleashed Brands
February 7, 2023
Seidler Equity Partners has invested in Unleashed Brands, acquiring a majority stake to fund the franchisor's next phase of growth and future youth-enrichment brand development. Management, led by CEO Michael Browning, will remain in place as the company uses the capital to expand its portfolio and open additional locations across the U.S. and Canada; former investors MPK Equity Partners and AHR Growth Partners exited as part of the transaction.
- Buyers
- Seidler Equity Partners
- Targets
- Unleashed Brands
- Sellers
- MPK Equity Partners, AHR Growth Partners
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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